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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.09, 1,055.76 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.09, 1,055.76 and 429 is: 591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.09 : 1,055.76 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.09/1,055.76 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.09x = 1,055.76 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.09x = 452,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,921.04/765.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.98

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